Best 9 Cheesy Beef Enchilada Casserole Recipes

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Calling all Mexican food lovers! Craving a hearty and flavorful dish? Look no further than this Cheesy Beef Enchilada Casserole. This delectable casserole combines tender beef, a rich enchilada sauce, and a gooey cheese topping, all baked to perfection. Indulge in a symphony of flavors with every bite!

In this comprehensive article, we present not one, but three tantalizing variations of the Cheesy Beef Enchilada Casserole to cater to any taste preference. From the classic version brimming with traditional Mexican spices to a creamy white sauce iteration and a zesty green sauce option, there's an enchilada casserole for every palate.

Each recipe is meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, guiding you through the cooking process effortlessly. Discover the secrets to preparing the perfect enchilada sauce, layering the casserole to achieve maximum flavor distribution, and baking it to achieve a golden brown top.

Get ready to impress your family and friends with this crowd-pleasing dish. Whether you're hosting a potluck, feeding a hungry family, or simply seeking a comforting and delicious meal, this Cheesy Beef Enchilada Casserole is sure to become a favorite. So, grab your apron, fire up the oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BEEF ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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Beef Enchilada Casserole is layers of seasoned ground beef, corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, and cheese. It makes a great family friendly Mexican dinner. It is like having authentic beef enchiladas without all the work!

Provided by Susie Weinrich

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef (prefer 85/15 for flavor and less grease)
1 medium yellow or white onion (diced )
3 garlic cloves (chopped )
1 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
3 tbsp water
1/3 cup fresh cilantro **OPTIONAL (chopped )
2 10 oz cans red enchilada sauce (If you make your own sauce you will need about 2 1/4 cups.)
15 corn tortillas
8 oz block of cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°
  • In a large skillet brown and crumble the ground beef, drain any excess grease.
  • Add the onions, garlic and salt saute for about 5 minutes until the onions are slightly softened. Stir in the 3 tbsp water, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin.
  • If using the cilantro, stir it in now. Remove the pan from the heat.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice (1/6 of casserole)

CHEESY BEEF ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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This veggie-packed beef enchilada casserole is mild, so put out hot sauce and chopped jalapeños if you're feeding heat-seekers. The quick and easy dinner recipe makes extra cheese sauce--save it to make One-Pot Mac & Cheese with Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts later in the week (see Associated Recipes) or serve it with steamed vegetables, such as broccoli, for an easy side dish.

Provided by Katie Webster

Categories     Healthy Parmesan Cheese Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 29

4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick)
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups reduced-fat milk
2 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons avocado oil or canola oil
8 ounces 90%-lean ground beef
1 large onion, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
8 corn tortillas, cut into quarters
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
¾ cup red-wine vinegar
5 tablespoons water
1 ½ tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 large clove garlic
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
1 ¾ cups extra-virgin olive oil
1 (14 ounce) package coleslaw mix
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided

Steps:

  • To prepare cheese sauce: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk constantly until thickened and just starting to turn light brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly. Cook, stirring often, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 10 to 12 minutes. (Do not boil.) Remove from heat and, a handful at a time, whisk in Cheddar and Parmesan until smooth. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt. (Reserve 2 1/2 cups for another use.)
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch (or similar size) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • To prepare enchiladas: Heat avocado (or canola) oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, onion and bell pepper and cook, crumbling the beef with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in corn, cumin, chili powder and garlic powder; cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is heated through and the spices are fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Stir green chiles into 1 1/2 cups of the warm cheese sauce. Arrange one-third of the tortilla wedges in the prepared baking dish, overlapping as necessary to fit. Top with half the beef mixture and 1/2 cup of the cheese sauce. Repeat with half the remaining tortillas, the remaining beef mixture and 1/2 cup of the cheese sauce. Top with the remaining tortillas, the remaining 1/2 cup cheese sauce and tomato. Bake until bubbling, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare dressing: Combine vinegar, water, sugar, mustard, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and pepper in a blender. Puree until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add oil and puree until creamy. (Measure out 2/3 cup and transfer the remaining dressing to a large mason jar; refrigerate for up to 1 week.)
  • To prepare slaw & serve: Toss coleslaw mix with 1/4 cup cilantro and 2/3 cup dressing in a medium bowl. Top the casserole with the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and cut into 4 servings. Serve with the slaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 726.8 calories, Carbohydrate 54.4 g, Cholesterol 77.1 mg, Fat 45.7 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 632.7 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

CHEESY ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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A family Favorite.

Provided by Debbie Gurley

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion chopped
2 1/2 c salsa
1 can(s) (15 ounces) black beans or red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 c reduced-fat italian salad dressing
2 Tbsp taco seasoning
1/4 tsp ground cumin
6 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1 can(s) of drained corn (small)
3/4 c sour cream
1 c shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato chopped
1/4 c minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • 2. Stir in the salsa, beans, dressing, sour cream, corn (optional), taco seasoning and cumin.
  • 3. Spoon a generous layer of meat mixture on bottom of 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
  • 4. Place a flour or corn tortilla on top of meat mixture. Layer with half of the meat mixture, and cheese. Repeat as many layers as you like. The last & final layer should be a healthy dose of grated cheese.
  • 5. Cover with foil that has been sprayed with pam or other and bake at 400° for 25 minutes, or until hot & bubbly.
  • 6. Let stand for 5 minutes before topping with lettuce, tomato and cilantro.

EASY BEEFY CHEESY ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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Sunny takes enchiladas to new heights with this tall, layered pie- well-seasoned beef gets stacked with red sauce, corn tortillas and two kinds of cheese. Put the baking dish on a baking sheet in the oven to catch any cheese drips-this pie's a bubbly one.

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup minced onion
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3/4 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 packet Spanish seasoning blend (recommended: Sazon)
2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup beef broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
18 (5-inch) corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350degrees F.
  • For the sauce: In a saucepot over medium heat, add the oil, onions and a pinch of salt. Saute until the onions are tender and translucent. Add the tomato paste at this point and turn the heat up a bit, if needed, to cook the paste. Stir and cook until it deepens in color, and then add the cumin, thyme and garlic. Stir to blend and cook until fragrant. Then add the beef broth and crushed tomatoes. Raise the heat to bring the mixture to a boil, and then lower to a simmer and cover, simmering for 20 minutes more. (The sauce can be stored and frozen at this point.)
  • For the beef filling: Meanwhile, in a large pan with straight sides, add the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil begins to swirl, add the onions and green and yellow bell peppers. Add the garlic and cook until tender, about 4 minutes more. Add the ground beef, broth, cumin, onion powder, thyme, tomatoes and Spanish seasoning, allowing time between each addition to blend. Season with a pinch of salt and a grind or 2 of pepper (the Spanish seasoning adds salt content, so be careful to not over season). Stir and break down the beef into bits using a spoon or fork. Cook until the beef is cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. (The beef can be stored and frozen at this point.)
  • To assemble the casserole: Toss the shredded cheeses together to blend and set aside. Add 1/2 cup of the red sauce to a 9 1/2-inch deep-dish baking dish and spread to coat the bottom evenly. Top with 6 tortillas, overlapping to cover the bottom of the casserole dish. Layer the dish by next adding half of the beef mixture and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheeses, spreading evenly in the casserole. Next, dunk 6 tortillas, one by one, in the warm red sauce and layer over the cheese and beef, overlapping where needed. Top with the remaining beef, another 1/2 cup of the shredded cheeses and another layer of tortillas dunked in the red sauce. Pour the rest of the sauce over the top, spread evenly and finish with the remaining shredded cheese. Place dish on a baking sheet and bake until the cheese is melted and the sauce bubbles, 25 to 30 minutes. If baking the dish from the freezer, add 15 to 20 minutes to the cook time, or until it's bubbly. Cover loosely with foil if it's browning too quickly. Serve hot.

SIX SISTERS CHEESY ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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This sounds delicious and super easy to make. It uses low-fat ingredients whenever possible to cut back on fat and calories. For more recipes, check out the Six Sisters' Stuff site!

Provided by PSU Lioness

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped (or season with Onion powder or minced onion)
2 1/2 cups salsa
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons low-sodium taco seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6 flour tortillas, torn up (8 inches)
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained or 1 1/4 cups frozen corn
3/4 cup low-fat sour cream
2 cups low-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in the salsa, beans, dressing, sour cream, corn, taco seasoning and cumin.
  • Spoon a generous layer of meat mixture on bottom of 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese.
  • Cover the meat mixture with half of the torn up tortillas. Cover with half of the meat mixture, and 3/4 c cheese.
  • Repeat this layer one more time with remaining tortillas and meat.
  • The last & final layer should be the remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Cover with foil that has been sprayed with cooking spray and bake at 400° for 25 minutes, or until hot & bubbly.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before topping with lettuce, tomato and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.9, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 45.9, Sodium 761, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 7.2, Protein 20.8

CHEESY BEEF ENCHILADAS



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Warm up a cold winter night with a hearty serving of Tex-Mex food. These enchiladas have a flavorful combination of ingredients and a rich homemade sauce. This easy one-dish meal gives me more time to spend with guests. -Mary Anne McWhirter, Pearland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound ground beef
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 flour tortillas (6 inches)
SAUCE:
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Combine with cottage cheese, olives, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper. , Place about 1/3 cup filling on each tortilla; roll up. Place tortillas, seam side down, in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. , For sauce, saute the onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add the tomato sauce, green chiles, chili powder, sugar and garlic powder. Pour over tortillas. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 698 calories, Fat 38g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 2061mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 45g protein.

CHEESY BEEF ENCHILADA CASSEROLE RECIPE



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Our Cheesy Enchilada Casserole takes all our favorite things about Mexican food and combines them into one pan! Perfect for a busy weeknight.

Provided by Elyse Ellis

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound lean ground beef
1 large onion (diced)
2 1/2 cups salsa
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed ((15 ounce can))
1/4 cup Italian dressing
2 Tablespoons taco seasoning ((or 1 taco seasoning packet))
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6 8-inch flour tortillas ((corn tortillas will work as well))
1 can corn, drained ((15 ounce can))
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 tomato (diced)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in the salsa, beans, dressing, sour cream, corn (optional), taco seasoning and cumin.
  • Spoon 1/3 of meat mixture on bottom of 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the grated cheese.
  • Layer a couple of tortillas on top of meat. Continue with next layer using 1/3 of the meat mixture and and then 1/3 of the cheese. Top layers with tortillas.
  • Continue the next layer with remaining meat mixture and the rest of the cheese on top.
  • Cover with foil that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray and bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until hot & bubbly.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before topping with lettuce, tomato and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Sodium 1206 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 10 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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Every time I serve this dish, I get satisfied reviews-even from my father, who usually doesn't like Mexican food. Plus, it smells delicious while baking. -Nancy VanderVeer, Knoxville, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
1 cup salsa
6 flour tortillas (10 inch)
2 cups fresh or frozen corn
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in enchilada sauce and salsa; set aside. , Place 2 tortillas, overlapping as necessary, in the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover with a third of the meat mixture. Top with 1 cup corn; sprinkle with 1-1/3 cups cheese. Repeat layers once, then top with remaining tortillas, meat and cheese. , Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes or until bubbly., Freeze Option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 918mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

CHEESY BEEF ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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I know I got this one from a co-worker in the 70's when working at the Newspaper in Salt Lake City because it is still written on the back of a grid sheet! LOL What makes it unique (and hard to find a picture of... LOL) is that it has no beans but does have three kinds of cheese, including cottage cheese -- making it like a...

Provided by Marcia McCance

Categories     Casseroles

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground beef
1 pkg taco seasoning mix (any brand)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can(s) 12-oz tomato paste (15 oz can of tomato sauce may substitute for paste and water)
1 c water
1 can(s) 4-oz chopped green chiles, drained
1/2 c sliced ripe olives
1/2 tsp salt
2 whole eggs
2 c cottage cheese (16 oz)
8 oz monteray jack cheese, shredded (or queso)
10 oz corn tortillas, quartered (can use chips if desire)
1 c shredded cheddar cheese
1 small carton sour cream

Steps:

  • 1. Crumble and saute meat with onion and garlic till browned in a cast iron skillet (or equivalent) Add the taco seasoning according to the packet instructions
  • 2. Add tomato paste, water, chilies, olives and salt -- simmer till bubbly
  • 3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, add the cottage cheese and set aside
  • 4. LAYER in 9x14 baking dish: 1/3 meat, 1/2 of jack cheese, 1/2 cottage cheese, 1/2 tortillas REPEAT: ending with meat on top
  • 5. Sprinkle top with cheddar cheese and Spanish olives
  • 6. Bake 350, about 20-25 minutes -- till cheese is melted on top and casserole is heated through (will be a little bubbly)
  • 7. Use the sour cream as a garnish when serving. Serve with fresh green salad to complete the meal.
  • 8. NOTE: I often use a 15 oz can of tomato sauce rather than the tomato paste and water because it speeds things up and tastes just as good.

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful enchilada casserole, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork or sausage.
  • Be sure to season the ground beef well with chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in the casserole, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, and mozzarella.
  • To make the casserole even more cheesy, top it with a layer of queso fresco or crumbled cotija cheese before baking.
  • Serve the casserole with your favorite Mexican-inspired toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and pico de gallo.

Conclusion:

This cheesy beef enchilada casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It is also a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks. With its combination of savory ground beef, melty cheese, and flavorful enchilada sauce, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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